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61. Which medieval sultan has the credit of founding the city of Agra and making it the capital of the Sultanate?
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Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, founded Agra in the year 1504 Sikandar Lodi shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra and founded Agra in 1504
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62. After the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate, who was the first ruler to issue the gold coin?
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was the first ruler to issue a gold coin after the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate. Sher Shah introduced a silver coin called Rupiya. [79] Humayun’s coinage included gold, silver and copper issues; Sher Shah is especially associated with the silver rupiya
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63. Who among the following is the author of the book The Indian Struggle, 1920-34?
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is the author of the book 'The Indian struggle 1920- 1934' Subhas Chandra Bose’s The Indian Struggle covers the nationalist movement from 1920 to 1934
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64. The first first talkie movie (sound film) to be produced in India was:
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is the first talkie movie (sound film) made in India. It was directed by Ardeshir Irani. Alam Ara was released on 14 March 1931 Alam Ara was directed by Ardeshir Irani and released on 14 March 1931
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65. To whom the rebel soldiers from Meerut declared the ‘Emperor of India’, after sieging Delhi, on 12th May, 1857?
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The rebel soldiers in 1857 declared Bahadur Shah zafar as emperor of India Bahadur Shah II, popularly Bahadur Shah Zafar, became the symbolic leader of the 1857 revolt in Delhi
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66. Which among the following was the first dynasty of Vijayanagara?
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The first dynasty of the empire of Vijaynagar is known as Sangama because it was named after Sangama, the father of Harihara and Bukka The Sangama dynasty was founded by Harihara I and Bukka I and was the first ruling house of Vijayanagara
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67. In which year, did Babur defeat Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Panipat?
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In 1526, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra. This is called The first battle of Panipat The First Battle of Panipat on 21 April 1526 established Babur’s position in North India
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68. Who among the following was the first to translate Kalidasa’ famous work ‘Shakuntala’ into English?
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In the year 1789, Sir William Jones translated Kalidasa’s Shakuntala. It was considered as the first Indian drama to be translated into a Western language Sir William Jones published his English translation of Shakuntala in 1789
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69. Who among the following Governor- Generals created the covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
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Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) was the first to bring into existence and organize the civil services Cornwallis reorganised the civil services and is closely associated with the Permanent Settlement of 1793
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70. The teacher who taught ‘Veda Vedanga’ for livelihood was called:
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Acharya was a type of teacher who taught his pupil Vedas without charging fee from the pupils. Upadhyaya was the one who adopted teaching as a profession to earn his livelihood and taught only a portion of the Veda or Vedangas.
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71. Who among the following had presented the famous ‘Kohinoor’ diamond to Shah Jahan?
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The world famous Kohinoor diamond was presented to Shah Jahan by his friend Mir Jumla. Nadir Shah took away the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and the jewel-studded Peacock Throne of Shahjahan from India.
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72. Which of the following was the most decisive battle which resulted in establishing the British rule in India?
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The Battle of Plassey fought in 1757 CE was the first time that the British had fought in India. However, the Battle of Buxar was the decisive battle fought against the Indian forces.
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73. The first cotton mill of india was established at:
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The first cotton textile mill in India was established at Fort Glastor near Kolkata in 1818.
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74. In the context of, Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy’ refers to:
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categories. Dyarchy system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. The provincial subjects were divided into two categories viz. reserved and transferred.
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75. Who is popularly known as’Singhapurush’?
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Radha Gobinda Baruah is popularly known as Singhapurush in Assam and is closely associated with journalism and sports promotion.
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76. In the Mesopotamian records, which one of the following terms was used for the Indus Valley Civilisation?
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The Mesopotamian records from about 2350 BC onwards refer to trade relations with Meluha, which was the ancient name given to the Indus region.
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77. Who came to India during the time of Chandragupta Maurya?
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Megasthenes visited Pataliputra during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. Indika is an account of Mauryan India by the Greek writer Megasthenes.
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78. Building of ‘Purana Qila’ in Delhi was constructed by:
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Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Delhi Delhi is one of the oldest forts in India, the Purana Qila was constructed by the Afghan King, Sher Shah Suri.
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79. ‘Sati’ of Hindu women was prohibited during the reign of which Mughal Emperor?
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'Sati' of Hindu women was prohibited during the reign of Akbar.
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80. Who was the author of ‘Brihat Samhita’?
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Varahamihira wrote the Brihat samhita, an influential encyclopedic text in Sanskrit.
